Description
Craving a dessert that’s quick, comforting, and irresistibly decadent? This Peanut Butter Cup Dump Cake is your go-to solution! With layers of rich chocolate fudge cake, creamy peanut butter cups, gooey caramel, and crushed cookies, it’s a flavor-packed treat that’s almost too easy to make. Whether you need last-minute easy dessert ideas, a quick party treat, or just a cozy chocolate and peanut butter fix, this dump cake delivers every time. Ideal for anyone searching for easy recipes, sweet snack ideas, or indulgent comfort food that doesn’t require a mixer or much effort.
Ingredients
1 box (15.25 oz) chocolate fudge cake mix
1 package (3.9 oz) instant chocolate pudding mix
2 cups whole milk
1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
1 cup mini peanut butter cups, halved or quartered
1 cup caramel sauce (plus extra for drizzle)
1/2 cup crushed graham crackers or Biscoff cookies
1/2 cup sweetened condensed milk (optional, for extra gooeyness)
Nonstick cooking spray or parchment paper
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish with nonstick spray or line it with parchment paper.
2. Sprinkle the dry chocolate fudge cake mix evenly across the bottom of the dish. Do not stir.
3. In a bowl, whisk instant chocolate pudding mix with 2 cups cold milk until smooth. Pour evenly over the cake mix.
4. Drizzle melted butter over the pudding layer to add richness and moisture.
5. Evenly scatter chocolate chips and chopped peanut butter cups on top.
6. Drizzle caramel sauce generously across the surface. Add sweetened condensed milk if using.
7. Sprinkle crushed graham crackers or Biscoff cookies for a crunchy layer.
8. Bake for 35–40 minutes, until the center is set and the edges are bubbly. Tent with foil halfway through if needed.
9. Let it cool for 10–15 minutes before serving. Drizzle extra caramel on top and serve warm.
Notes
Let the cake sit for 10–15 minutes after baking to thicken slightly for the perfect scoopable texture.
Add a sprinkle of sea salt or roasted peanuts before baking for an enhanced flavor contrast.
For a richer taste, swap in dark chocolate cake mix or use bittersweet chips.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/12 of cake
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 35g
- Sodium: 280mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 40mg